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Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen With Collagen Peptide Versus Origins GinZing SPF40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer

Sunscreen
Day Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on March 06, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen With Collagen Peptide
GinZing SPF40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octocrylene 2%

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Titanium Dioxide 3%

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Zinc Oxide 3%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Laureth-4

Emulsifying
5 / 4 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Polyethylene

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil

Astringent
Oil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Citral

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Wax

Castanea Sativa Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

Astringent

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water

Masking

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Skin Protecting

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Skin Conditioning

Adenosine Phosphate

Skin Conditioning

Pantethine

Emollient

Creatine

Skin Conditioning

Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Emollient

Folic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Tourmaline

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Carnitine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning

Rhodochrosite

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Trehalose

Humectant

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Pvp

Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Yeast Extract

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Isostearic Acid

Cleansing
Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Dimethicone Silylate

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Nylon-12

Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

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UV Absorber, UV Filter

Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.

Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.

Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.

The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:

Learn more about Octocrylene
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

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Reviews

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Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen With Collagen Peptide 29 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Expensive (3) Works Well (2) Light (2)
MelonyJanuchowski's avatar

MelonyJanuchowski

1 year ago
Review

The best sunscreen I’ve used, ever! The only formula that doesn’t sting my eyes, doesn’t bother my sensitive skin, and lays well under makeup. It makes your skin look beautiful, plump, and hydrated!

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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violeteloiv

10 months ago
Review

So greasy. This was recommended by a YouTube derm that I follow, as they said it would be good for oily skin. It felt sticky in the morning, so I waited a while to see if it would settle. A couple of hours later, my entire face felt like it was dipped in oil and could coat a frying pan. Really disappointed in this. Maybe I got a bad batch?

#expensive
#heavy
#sticky
#oily

Origins GinZing SPF40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer 64 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
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Marcie Simpson

4 months ago
Review

The tint on this works better than any other I have tried. I am fairly skin with red undertones.

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#works well